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Why setting the playoff rotation isn't as easy as it seems for Astros

Aug 29, 2019, 10:32 am

The Houston Astros certainly have a terrific starting rotation. With so much talent on the ball club, it will be interesting to see how A.J. Hinch orders his starters come playoff time.

Both Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole could win the Cy Young Award this year, but which pitcher should the Astros start in Game 1 of the playoffs?

ESPN 97.5's John Granato, Lance Zierlein, and Raheel Ramzanali share their thoughts on how Hinch should order his starters for the playoffs.

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Yordan’s historic start still leaves Astros with important decisions

Coming off two impressive series wins, the Astros are just scratching the surface when it comes to tough opponents on the schedule.

Plus, Jose Altuve looks to be ahead of schedule, and Astros GM Dana Brown is confident he can eventually get a deal done with Altuve and Alex Bregman. Fingers crossed!

Finally, with Uncle Mike on the mend and playing games in Sugar Land, someone has to be sent down when Brantley returns. Some tough decisions will have to be made with several of the Astros young players finally breaking out. Who could be on their way back to the Space Cowboys?

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